Community Development Block Grant
This is the FFY11 CDBG Application Shelter that was submitted yesterday.
DetailsMemberships/Networking
There are 3 organizations that I would suggest that we be part of: 1) Arctic Alliance for People, also just referred to as Arctic Alliance is a group that meets monthly. The annual dues would be $25.00. This is a group of over 75 agencies and individuals (view memberlist ) who are dedicated to educate decision-makers and…
DetailsDirector’s notes 11/25/2011
IN GENERAL: I have been entirely consumed the last few weeks with ‘pleasing’ the city council and really getting that issue dealt with and dealt with properly. I am looking forward to being passed this and deal with some of the other things that have taken a back seat. Sarah and I finally have spent…
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Rodney Gaskins, F Rescue Mission, and I met for 2 hours yesterday and again for an hour or so. This is what we are looking at in a nut shell: 1. Idea One: The Rescue Mission absorbs this project of the youth shelter into a program of the Rescue Mission. They would not micro-manage, they…
DetailsSale of 10th Ave House
In order to finalize the purchase of the house on 10th avenue from Dave and Marylee Bates, for the price of $73,000, I make a motion that we “Fairbanks Youth Advocates” pay for the associated closing costs, which are in the vicinity of $700. There has been no required earnest money. An earnest money agreement…
DetailsCell Phone for FYA (Sarah)
Some thoughts on the communication aspect of FYA. Sarah is arriving soon and she will need a phone. In today’s world, a land line is good, but not really suitable as an only means of contact. What do you all think about getting a cell phone for FYA, which would be held by the person…
Details“Creative Thinking” A Core Value addition
I’d like to propose that we add “creative thinking” to our core values. I’ve actually been thinking about that for a while, and now is quite an appropriate time.
Policies for adoption prior to 11/14/2011
Please read and make suggestions. We can revisit these in the future, but also nice to have a few established so that we can make a statement to the effect. Qualifications Policy: Fairbanks Youth Advocates (FYA) selects employees who demonstrate job knowledge (education or experience), ability, and personal integrity. Descriptions of qualifications and duties for…
DetailsNovember 13, 2011 Meeting Agenda
Sunday, November 13th, 10- 12; come in your slippers, p’jamies and coffee. . . . . we will pretend we are not in a meeting. Dave’s office; 600 3rd street, suite 200 ****************************************** Agenda Items for Sunday: Please add to this as you think of things. . . . 10:00 AM Roll Call to verify…
DetailsNov 13, 2011 Meeting agenda
Our board meeting is this Sunday, November 13th, 10- 12; come in your slippers, jamies and coffee. . . . . we will pretend we are not in a meeting. 🙂 Dave’s office; 600 3rd street, suite 200 ****************************************** Agenda Items for Sunday: Please add to this as you think of things. . . .…
DetailsCity Proposes Collaboration on CDBG
Recapping the 10/26 conversation here – to promote further comments and/or allow for updates: The City of Fairbanks is interested in applying for a Community Development Block Grant, CDBG, on behalf of Clearwater Ministries INC for the renovation of the house to be used as shelter. The city asked for feedback from the community and…
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We have run into some snags. First off, it may be an easy change for the IRS, but amazingly – it is not an easy change for 2 of the agencies we are immediately doing business with. The insurance company freaked. . . . they said we had to submit a 6-7 page name change…
DetailsBylaws Review: proposals
Barb and I read through Bylaws together. We are proposing these suggestions for change: 1.2 change from 1290 saint anton to PO Box 10337, etc. 2.1 that “ages 17-24” be removed 3.1 “Doctrinal statement” That as a group we have a conversation about the scriptures that guide what we are doing and choose some collectively.…
DetailsEmail Response to FYA Donors
Please state your agreement (or suggested changes) to this response for future donors. The Fairbanks Youth Advocates board of directors would like to thank you for your donation towards our efforts to provide vital assistance to the at risk and vulnerable youth of the greater Fairbanks community. We appreciate not only the monetary contribution, but…
DetailsNotifications fixed – I think
Hello everyone, I’ve been doing some testing and I think I have resolved two issues. 1) Everyone should now get a notification when a new blog is posted 2) Additionally, you should no longer need to check the box under the comments area to get notified. Could you please respond to this post and let…
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